“I give you a new command: Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you are also to love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another“.
John 13:34-35
Prayer:
Father, your word tells us to love one another, and our love for one another is a witness to the world. You also tell us that you want your children to be united – to “be one” (John 17:21). Lord, help me love my fellow brothers and sisters. Forgive me for being harsh, critical, and prideful towards my brothers and sisters. Forgive me for any disunity I have created in the body of Christ because of my attitude, words, or actions. Give me wisdom and grace to love and treat others in a way that builds unity in your church. Father, show me where I have judgments towards others and have compared myself to others. Show me where I have spiritual pride towards others and have even looked down at others. Lord, I confess all of this as sin and ask for your forgiveness. Teach me to love and serve my fellow brothers and sisters with a humble and grateful heart. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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